Adegboyega Oyetola
31 Aug
To continue placing issues affecting the Nigerian dockworkerson the front burner, the Shipping Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (SCAN) is set for the second edition of the SCAN Dockworkers’ Day.
28 Aug
There are increased concerns about the financial and logistics implications of stowaways and other maritime crimes in Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea (GoG).
26 Aug
The Federal Government has facilitated the signing of N200,000 minimum wage agreement between maritime labour employers, under the Shipping, Shipping Agencies, Clearing, and Forwarding Employers Association..
21 Aug
The Maritime Security Providers Association of Nigeria (MASPAN) has highlighted the significant financial losses shipowners and importers incur due to the complex investigations surrounding drug trafficking..
14 Aug
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, alongside heads of key regulatory agency and stakeholders in the maritime industry, are set to explore strategies to address the human capital, assets and infrastructure needs to effectively harness the country’s blue economy potential at a forum.
12 Jun 2024
The Federal Government has launched the Water Transportation Code to standardise inland waterways regulation, minimise accidents and provide a structured environment for potential investors.
10 Jun 2024
The Federal Government is set to phase out wooden canoes with the deployment of fibre-reinforced plastic boats and water ambulances to address the incessant accidents on Nigeria’s waterways.
14 Apr 2024
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, on Sunday, said that it would soon unveil its plans for the Inland Waterways and Coastal Services in the industry.
7 Apr 2024
Sir: Nigerian politicians mischievously deprive the youths of the wherewithal to challenge them in order to perpetuate their hegemony over them and their continuation in power.
27 Mar 2024
The Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) has urged the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, to probe the activities of Ibeto Jetty and Rivers Port.
24 Mar 2024
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has restated Nigeria’s commitment to preventing accidents and promoting safety on the nation’s waterways.
20 Mar 2024
The federal government has said it is poised to provide the facilitation and advocacy required to grow vessel traffic to the Eastern ports in the country.
Latest
23 mins ago
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky called on US companies Tuesday to invest in his country's rare earths after US President Donald Trump said he wanted a deal with Kyiv that involved getting the minerals in exchange for aid.
27 mins ago
US President Donald Trump's embattled health secretary pick, vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr, squeaked through a crucial vote in his confirmation bid on Tuesday as senators advanced his nomination to the floor.
32 mins ago
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Tuesday approved the Debt Management Office to raise a N758 billion bond to clear the backlog of pension liabilities for all categories of pensioners. FEC also approved a €30 million long-term concessional financing by the French Development Agency to support students in the area of accommodation, in conjunction with…
39 mins ago
Alphonso Davies has extended his deal with Bayern Munich to 2030, the German club announced on Tuesday, with the Canada captain rebuffing reported interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid.
41 mins ago
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday raided the headquarters of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Abuja over alleged fraud. The operatives, who arrived at the commission in a white bus at exactly 11 a.m. on Tuesday with a valid warrant of arrest, left the premises with the…
50 mins ago
Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleged Tuesday that some aid groups may have intentionally sabotaged projects to make a point after he froze most US assistance.
56 mins ago
While US President Donald Trump unleashes trade wars and tariffs, the system for settling such disputes within the World Trade Organization has been paralysed for years -- by the United States.
1 hour ago
The Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Abiodun Adebara, on Tuesday revealed that courts in the state generated N87 million in 2024. He also disclosed that 1,941 criminal cases were registered, while 910 were disposed of across various courts in the same year, leaving 1,031 pending cases. Speaking at the special court session marking the…
1 hour ago
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday acknowledged potential legal issues around El Salvador's offer to take in American prisoners, but said the proposal was worth considering.